HONORING BISHOP ROSIE O'NEAL

On 2026-01-14, Representative Donald G. Davis (D-NC-1) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING BISHOP ROSIE O'NEAL" in the House. The speech addressed taxes.

HONORING BISHOP ROSIE O'NEAL

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H727-H728] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1210 HONORING BISHOP ROSIE O'NEAL (Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, Bishop Rosie O'neal, a celebrated pastor, author, and Christian leader, after 37 years of faithful service, retired as senior pastor on December 14. Born in Germany and adopted by Norman and Joann Standifer, she gave her life to Christ at the age of 16 at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, where her grandfather served as pastor. Bishop O'neal went to East Carolina University to join the choir and answer the call to ministry, [[Page H728]] preaching her first sermon at 17 years old. In 1989, she founded Koinonia Christian Center with just 7 members and grew it into a ministry of more than 2,500. She is recognized for her ``keep it real'' approach, and she is, without a doubt, one of eastern North Carolina's most influential faith leaders. A cancer survivor, Bishop O'neal is married to Toiriste O'neal, Sr., and is known for her deep love of family, friends, and even riding motorcycles. Congratulations to the O'neal family. May she keep on riding. ____________________